The Flywheel

Next Meeting: August 19th

Understanding the Dream Act

Richmond Rotarian Josh Surowitz Esq., a practicing immigration
law attorney, discusses this controversial immigrant
reform legislation: What it is, what it is not and the
costs and benefits it assesses on its qualified individuals
and society as a whole

Meeting of Friday, August
12th

Welcome, Invocation, Thought for the Day

President EJ Shalaby welcomed the group.
After the Pledge, and Stoney provided
the invocation. Henry Kelman’s thought
was that the Tea Party had taken control of congress
because the rules allow a minority to dictate policy
in US government.

Rotarians with Guests

Jim Young was accompanied by Charlene
Smith.
Henry Kelman was once again joined by his brother.

Announcements

Announcements were made but, alas, not recorded.

But did you notice that you can now pay your annual
dues right here, starting with a click of the button
in the left colum? No need to bother with checks,
envelopes and stamps. And to our treasurer's delight,
the online
transactions simplify the accounting. So what are you
waiting for?

Happy and Sad Dollars

Joan Davis was happy that she had moved
into a new office.Herb Cole was happy his good friend Don
Hardison was with us.Hank Covell was very sad to report former
Richmond Rotarian Bobby Miller had passed away.David Brown was very sad that his sister
has been diagnosed with Lymphoma.Don Lau was sad to learn about Bobby
Miller but was happy he was such a great guy and quite
the Rotarian, and taught him a lot about doing lively
auctions.Sid Chauvin was happy that after returning
from Russia, he received some mail from a Rotarian in
Australia with some Banners.

Norm's Nonsense

A UFO lands on Earth and happens to be on a city street
in front of a parking meter. The Martian gets out of
his craft and is looking at the parking meter when a
guy comes walking down the sidewalk.
The Martian asks him" "Pardon me sir, do you
have change for a Zollop?"

- Rotating Editor, Josh Surowitz

PROGRAM

Chevron's Richmond Renewal Project

On Friday we were happy to be joined by Jordan
Baucam from the Chevron Richmond Refinery,
who provided information about the company’s
new project and answered questions. Last January the
Club visited Chevron for a hosted lunch and a bus tour
of the Richmond Refinery. As part of the tour, we saw
the uncompleted construction of Chevron's Richmond
Renewal Project. According to Chevron, the project
represents a significant capital investment for the
Refinery and replaces older equipment with newer, cleaner
technologies to improve operations and conserve energy.

Chevron states that the project will also put 1,000
people back to work and bring revenues for the city of
Richmond. Chevron has recently submitted an application
to obtain permits to restart the Project and is eager
for the community to learn more about it.

Chevron’s prior attempt to go forward with these
operations were prevented through litigation, pending
four issues being adequately addressed:

The types and properties of crude oil to be refined,

The level of Chevron’s investment in the community,

What will be done with the expended hydrogen, and

The extent of harmful emissions into the environment.

Chevron has conducted due diligence and believes that
an environmental impact report by the city of Richmond
and an independent firm, and other considerations will
be satisfactory

-Rotating Editor, Josh Surowitz

Upcoming Programs

August 26
Betty Brown, lifelong peace activist and member of
East Bay Peace Action describes the New Priorities
Initiative, a national agenda that rejects the logic
of endless warfare in foreign lands.

September 2
Joke Day, dedicated to the memory of Werner Schwarz
and recognizing the ongoing contribution of Norm
Foley to this wev page, it's time to dust of those
old favorites and bring them to the meeting.

September 9
Scott Bisbee, General Manager of Honda of El Cerrito
talks about what it takes to sell cars in modern
times.

Have a suggestion for a speaker?
Please pass along the name and contact information
to Jim Young.